Trumpet Honeysuckle, Coral Honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens

Physical Characteristics

Lonicera sempervirens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern and Southern N. America - Connecticut to Florida and Texas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthmatic Cathartic Emetic Stings The fruit is emetic and cathartic[207]. The expressed juice of the plant is beneficial in the treatment of bee stings[207]. The leaves have been dried and smoked as a treatment for asthma[213].

Known Hazards

None known